Hazardous Materials route options under scrutiny in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The public is getting a chance to weigh in on draft options for trucks carrying hazardous cargo through Austin.
Interstate 35 is the busiest freeway through Austin and right now, any truck—no matter its cargo—can freely move through the corridor unimpeded. But city project managers say finding a route for high-risk loads must take into account proximity to homes and businesses and schools.
KXAN first reported in 2015 how the state mandates every city bigger than